How much does a personal care and service worker make in New Jersey?
$39,210a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in New Jersey. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.85
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $39,210Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| Median | $39,210 | $18.85 | |
| 75th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.16 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $42,000 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,590 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,720 |
| Allentown, PA | $27,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 11. New York | $40,720 |
| 12. California | $39,860 |
| 13. New Mexico | $39,440 |
| 14. New Jersey | $39,210 |
| 15. Colorado | $37,930 |
| 16. Maryland | $37,440 |
| 17. Texas | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.85 ($39,210 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $39,210 against $41,600 nationally, 6% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for personal care and service worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 14 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays personal care and service workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $42,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.